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- Page 1 INSTRUCTION MANUAL ＶＩＳＵＡＬ ＰＲＥＳＥＮＴＥＲ ＴＸ-１ Please read this instruction manual carefully before using this product.
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Page 2: Important Safeguards
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS Please read all precautions and warnings before using the product. The information is provided to ensure proper operation of this product and will prevent you or others from personal injury or loss of assets. Review the following symbols so that you understand them before reading the rest of the manual. - Page 3 Be sure to use the power cable and the AC adapter supplied with the product. Otherwise, a fire or electric shock could occur. The supplied power cable and the AC adapter are designed to be used for the TX-1 only. Do not use them for other products.
- Page 4 Do not spill water or insert any foreign objects into this product. This could result in a fire or electric shock. Do not use this product in rainy weather, during a snowfall, on the coast, or on a water front. Do not place any heavy objects on the power cable or the AC adapter.
- Page 5 Attention Whenever moving the product, turn off the power switch on the product and then unplug the power plug from the outlet. Move after checking that the external connection cable is disconnected. Otherwise, the cable could be damaged and result in a fire or electric shock. For safety reasons, if this product is not used for a long time, be sure to unplug the power plug from the outlet.
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Page 6: Before You Use
BEFORE YOU USE ■ Be sure to use the power cable or the AC adapter supplied with the product. Do not use them with other products. ■ Be sure to use the AC adapter applicable to your local power specifications. If the product was sold in Japan, use the AC adapter sold with the product with 100 VAC and 50 or 60 Hz. - Page 7 ■ Do not point the lens directly to the sun. It could degrade the imaging capability. ■ Do not look directly into the LED light. If you look directly into it at close range, your eyes may be injured. ■ If this product is used for longer than the warranty period, its performance and quality may deteriorate due to the lifetime of its parts.
- Page 8 ■ It is prohibited under copyright law to use or copy any part or the whole of this document without our prior written consent. ■ ELMO shall not be liable for any claim for damage or loss of earnings or any claim raised by a third person due to the use, malfunction or repair of this product.
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Page 9: Handling Precautions
HANDLING PRECAUTIONS The followings are special precautions against mishandling of the product, which may cause serious damages to the product. Pay close attention to them. ②Carrying the product ①Installation Do not place the product on an unstable place or Carry the product by holding the lower slanted surface. -
Page 10: Table Of Contents
2-1 DOCUMENT CAMERA·················································································· 13 ■PART NAMES ····························································································· 13 ■OPERATING PANEL ···················································································· 14 ■REAR PANEL AND CABLE CONNECTION ······················································ 15 ■MOVING PARTS OF THE TX-1 ······································································ 17 2-2 SUPPLIED ACCESSORIES ··········································································· 18 ■IMAGE MATE 4 ··························································································· 18 2-3 SHOOTING IMAGES ···················································································· 19 ■SETTING UP THE TX-1 ················································································... - Page 11 3-2 ABOUT WiFi FUNCTION ··············································································· 32 3-3 CONNECTING VIA WiFi ················································································ 33 ➍ ABOUT IMAGE MATE 4 ············································································ 34 4-1 INSTALLING IMAGE MATE 4 ········································································· 34 ■INSTALLATION PROCEDURE ······································································· 34 4-2 USING IMAGE MATE 4 ················································································· 35 ■HOW TO SELECT THE CAMERA ··································································· 35 ■MENU WINDOW OF IMAGE MATE 4 ······························································...
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Page 12: ➊ Preparation
【Caution】 ●The supplied DC power cable (black, for Europe) (⑤) is designed to be used for the TX-1 only. Do not use for other purpose than connecting the supplied AC adapter (for Europe) (③) to the TX-1. -
Page 13: ➋ Basic Operations
➋ BASIC OPERATIONS DOCUMENT CAMERA ■PART NAMES Operation of the main unit: P.17 ① ② ③ ⑤ ④ Name ① AF button P.22 ② Zoom dial P.21 ③ LED lighting P.24 ④ Operating panel P.14 ⑤ Rear panel P.15... -
Page 14: Operating Panel
■OPERATING PANEL ⑥ ⑧ ② ④ ⑤ ③ ① ⑦ Mark Name of function Detail of function To turn the power ON/OFF. Power Power ON ：LED turns blue ① Power OFF ：LED turns red ② MENU To show/hide the menu on the screen. When MENU is not displayed: to focus automatically. -
Page 15: Rear Panel And Cable Connection
Connect the supplied AC adapter and the supplied power cable. Connect video cables such as HDMI cable and RGB cable to the TX-1. Then connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 5V in the rear panel and plug the power cable to the outlet. - Page 16 • We recommend using the supplied USB cable or commercially available USB 2.0 compliant USB cable. • If you connect the USB cable while the TX-1 or a computer is turned on, a computer may not recognize the device. • Depending on the computer’s USB environment or the peripheral equipment, image transfer may be disrupted.
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Page 17: Moving Parts Of The Tx-1
90° 90° 90° ※Depending on the position of the camera head or the installation place of the TX-1, stable operation may not be possible. In that case, change the position of the base plate. P.39 ※In order to prevent the damage to the camera head, pay attention to the position of the camera head when moving the camera head. -
Page 18: Supplied Accessories
The following operations can be performed by using Image Mate 4: ・Capture a still image from a live video stream from the TX-1 and save it to your computer ・Record a live video stream from the TX-1 and save it to your computer ・Control the TX-1... -
Page 19: Shooting Images
Connect the power cable (black) and the AC adapter. Connect the video cable (connected to a projector or monitor) and the AC adapter to the TX-1 respectively. Then connect the power cable (black) to the outlet and setup the TX-1 as shown below. -
Page 20: Turning The Power On/Off
Connect the power cable (black) and the AC adapter. Connect the AC adapter to the DC IN 5V terminal in the rear panel of the TX-1 as shown in the connection diagram above. Then connect the power cable (black) to the outlet. -
Page 21: Adjusting The Size
■ ADJUSTING THE SIZE The display range of the document can be adjusted by rotating the zoom dial. ZOOM-IN ： The object can be shown in large size. ZOOM-OUT ： The object can be shown in small size. ZOOM-OUT(Shrink) ZOOM-IN(Enlarge) ZOOM-IN ZOOM-OUT Note... -
Page 22: Af（Auto Focus
■AF（AUTO FOCUS） The auto focus works once when the AF button on the operating panel is pressed in One-Push Auto Focus mode. P.27 The auto focus can also be performed by pressing the AF button in the camera head. AF button... -
Page 23: Adjusting The Brightness
■ ADJUSTING THE BRIGHTNESS Press the [ ] button on the operating panel to adjust the image brightness. When the OSD menu is not displayed Brightness＋ ：The brightness of the image is increased. Brightness－ ：The brightness of the image is decreased. ※When the OSD menu is displayed, these buttons are used to move the cursor and the brightness adjustment cannot be performed. -
Page 24: Turning The Led On/Off
■TURNING THE LED ON/OFF The LED lighting can be turned ON/OFF by pressing the LED lighting button. LED lighting button CAUTION • To take shots of people, turn the LED lighting OFF. • Make sure that the light from the LED lighting does not shine directly into your eyes. •... -
Page 25: Changing The Output Destination
The output destination will be changed to the one selected by [ ]. If a corresponding image output device is not connected to the TX-1 you cannot view the image. Verify that a correct image output device is connected to the TX-1 before selecting the output destination. -
Page 26: Changing The Settings
CHANGING THE SETTINGS Various settings for the TX-1 can be changed through the OSD menu (characters and icons). ■HOW TO CHANGE THE SETTINGS ①Press the [ ] button on the operating panel to display the OSD menu, and then use the ] buttons to move the cursor to the icon you want to operate or set. -
Page 27: Descriptions Of Each Menu
■ DESCRIPTIONS OF EACH MENU MAIN UNIT [FIRST LAYER] Icon Name Function Camera control To display the setting menu for the camera image. Settings To display the setting menu for various functions. Information To display the setting details. CAMERA CONTROL [SECOND LAYER] Icon Name Selection... - Page 28 [SECOND LAYER] SETTINGS Icon Name Selection Factory Function Item Setting To reduce fluorescent light flickering 50Hz Europe/Others due to the power supply frequency. Select the same value as used for the Flickerless 60Hz Japan/U.S power supply frequency. Return ✓ To ON/OFF the digital zoom. Digital zoom Return To automatically change the output...
- Page 29 Network mode To display the information of the network mode. SSID To display SSID of the TX-1. Access Point mode Security key To display PSK key of the TX-1. Channel To display the number of available frequency bandwidth. Network Network mode To display the information of the network mode.
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Page 30: ➌ Advanced Operations
The TX-1 is compliant to UVC (video class) standard and there is no need to install a driver. Just by connecting it to the USB port of your computer, you can use the TX-1 with a video conference system or various applications. - Page 31 USB cable. ・ It may take some time to display the image when the video streaming is started or resolution is changed. Do not turn off the power of the TX-1 or disconnect the USB cable before the image is displayed.
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Page 32: About Wifi Function
： The TX-1 can be connected to the ICB or third party’s wireless system via wireless LAN network. *ICB (Interactive Communication Box)：Next generation wireless access point for education By using the WiFi function of the TX-1, you can connect the TX-1 to a computer as shown below. ・Access Point mode （※Factory default setting）... -
Page 33: Connecting Via Wifi
1．Open the WiFi settings of your computer and select the SSID of the TX-1. （The SSID/key of the TX-1 is in the Information of the Menu. The SSID/key is in the bottom of the TX-1. For details about the WiFi settings of your computer, refer to the instruction manual of your computer. -
Page 34: ➍ About Image Mate 4
Image Mate 4, and the menu items. For further details, refer to the instruction manual of Image Mate 4. INSTALLING IMAGE MATE 4 ■INSTALLATION PROCEDURE 1．Access the following Elmo official website. http://www.elmousa.com/TX-1 www.elmoeurope.com/download 2．Select “Image Mate 4”. -
Page 35: Using Image Mate 4
※The camera will not be recognized when it is not turned on. Turn on the camera. ※The layout (camera type) of the camera selection window is different between when the TX-1 is connected to a computer via the USB cable and when it is connected to a computer via WiFi. -
Page 36: Menu Window Of Image Mate 4
CAUTION If the TX-1 is turned off while WiFi is connected, the TX-1 will automatically reconnect to the same camera when it is started next time. ■MENU WINDOW OF IMAGE MATE 4 This instruction manual briefly explains the feature of Image Mate 4. - Page 37 To pause the image. Click this icon again to resume the Freeze image. Rotate Images To rotate the image by 180°. Live settings To set the resolution, frame rate and image quality. Camera To display a list of connected cameras. Select the camera selection to display.
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Page 38: ➎ About The Setting Tool
This instruction manual briefly explains downloading / installation procedure of the TX-1 Setting tool. You can find further information of the TX-1 Setting tool in the instruction manual of Image Mate 4, downloaded in the step “➍ ABOUT IMAGE MATE 4”. -
Page 39: ➏ Others
“Image rotation” button on the operating panel. ABOUT THE BASE PLATE The base plate of the TX-1 is removable and can be attached in both directions. Attaching the base plate facing the legs to the camera head direction will prevent the fall of the TX-1. -
Page 40: Displaying Enlarged Imagesusing A Microscope
DISPLAYING ENLARGED IMAGESUSING A MICROSCOPE By attaching the separately sold microscope attachment lens to a microscope, you can display the enlarged image. ■PROCEDURE ①Change the setting of the TX-1. MENU ］＞［ Camera control ］＞［ Microscope mode］＞［ ON ］ ［ ②Set the microscope. -
Page 41: Exiting The Microscope Mode
④Adjust the angle of the microscope and the TX-1 to fit each other. ⑤Adjust the brightness. Adjust the brightness with the mirror or the light on the microscope. ⑥Adjust the display range. ⑦Adjust the focus. ・Depending on the type of eyepiece, you may not be able to view the object clearly even after adjusting the zoom. -
Page 42: Firmware Update Procedure
The firmware of the TX-1 will be updated from time to time. By updating the firmware, you will be able to use new functions. Download the latest firmware from Elmo official website and update the firmware of the TX-1 according to the following procedure. -
Page 43: Changing Ssid And Key
7．When the Power LED starts to flash quickly between red and blue, the firmware update starts. ※The update takes several minutes. (The TX-1 restarts several times during the update process.) 8．The update is complete when the Power LED turns blue. ※Check whether the firmware has been successfully updated to the latest version by going to: “Information”... -
Page 44: Capturing A3 Sized Documents
720p. When displaying on a monitor via a cable ・A3 sized documents cannot be captured when the TX-1 is connected to a computer via the HDMI cable. ・The captured images will be displayed in 4:3 format(Small ③) when outputting at 1080p or 720p via WiFi. -
Page 45: ➐ Trouble Shooting
４ ➐ TROUBLE SHOOTING SYMPTOMS AND CONFIRMATION Check the following items. If any abnormality is found, consult the dealer from whom you purchased this product or our nearest branch/office. Symptom Possible cause/remedy ・The cable is not correctly connected. ・The AC adapter is disconnected from the wall outlet. ・The AC adapter is disconnected from the power supply socket of the unit. - Page 46 No UVC video stream is ・ The software may recognize it as error when it takes time to prepare the displayed. (An error image output. Restart the TX-1 and reconnect it to the computer. Then message appears.) restart the software.
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Page 47: ➑ Specifications
５ ➑ SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL Specifications Item Power source DC5V （AC adapter AC100 ～ 240V） Power consumption 7.0W W391.7 x D230.0 x H427.9mm (When setup) Outside dimensions W183.0 x D230.0 x H482.8mm (When folded) Weight Approx. 2.4kg (Main body only) RGB input Mini Dsub 15P connector, female x 1 Output terminal HDMI output terminal x 1 Ext. -
Page 48: Illumination Device
Item Specifications Analog RGB output Analog RGB output 0.7V XGA：1024 × 768 ＠ 60Hz （p-p） Horizontal frequency: 48.363kHz 75 Ω unbalanced Vertical frequency: 60.004Hz Sync. signal XGA ：Negative polarity HDMI output Image output 1080i 720p White balance Auto / Natural light / Fluorescent light / Incandescent light ※1 Brightness control Auto (with level adjustment) / Manual Image mode... -
Page 49: Trademarks And Licenses
TRADEMARKS AND LICENSES 、Image Mate are the registered trademarks of ELMO Co., Ltd. HDMI、 High-Definition Multimedia interface are trademarks or logo and registered trademarks of HDMI Licensing LLC. Wi-Fi is a trademark or registered trademark of the Wi-Fi Alliance. All other company/product names described in this manual are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
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